British Eagle Photogravures by L. M. Medland, 1908, Set of 2

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Title: pair of majestic british eagle photogravures by l. M. Medland, 1908 : a striking pair of original antique bird-of-prey … Read more Title: pair of majestic british eagle photogravures by l. M. Medland, 1908 : a striking pair of original antique bird-of-prey prints from the birds of the british islands by charles stonham, illustrated by lilian marguerite medland and published in london by e. Grant richards. This pair shows two powerful british eagle subjects: plate cxxxii: golden eagle plate cxxxiii: white-tailed eagle, also known as the sea eagle both plates are finely rendered in monochrome with soft tonal shading, showing the birds perched on rocky coastal or mountain settings. The restrained black-and-white treatment gives the works a strong, elegant and timeless decorative quality. They would make a beautiful pair for a library, study, country house, naturalist interior, or collector’s gallery wall. Maker: lilian marguerite medland, illustrator charles stonham, author technique: original monochrome photogravure / gravure print on paper publication: the birds of the british islands publisher: e. Grant richards, london date: 1908 origin: united kingdom period: early 20th century / edwardian condition: good antique condition. Light age toning, minor spotting, faint handling marks and small signs of wear to the sheet edges, consistent with age. The images remain attractive and well preserved. Sold unframed. See less